How To Fix UCFA007 - Retirement period of &1 &2 is not same as transfer period &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFA - Messages for Elim. of IU Profit/Loss in Transferred Assets

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Retirement period of &1 &2 is not same as transfer period &4

What causes this issue?

The value &V2& of characteristic &V1& was used in an asset transfer as a
sold asset. However, the retirement period is not the same as transfer
period &V4&. This is not permitted.

System Response

The asset transfer cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the master data for &V1& &V2&. The retirement period of a sold
asset must be equal to the transfer period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFA007 - Retirement period of &1 &2 is not same as transfer period &4 ?

  The SAP error message UCFA007 indicates a mismatch between the retirement period of an asset and the transfer period specified in the transaction. This error typically occurs during asset transfers or retirements in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the retirement date of an asset does not align with the transfer period defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Period Settings: The periods for asset transactions may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the asset retirement and transfer may not be open or may be closed.
  Date Mismatch: The retirement date of the asset is outside the allowed range of the transfer period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFA007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the relevant company code. Ensure that the periods for both the retirement and transfer are open.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data. Check the retirement date and ensure it is correct and within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transfer Period:
  
  If necessary, adjust the transfer period to match the retirement period. This can be done in the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for asset accounting to ensure that the periods are set up correctly. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Period-End Closing > Define Posting Periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  AS01: Create Asset
  ABAVN: Asset Retirement by Scrapping
  ABT1N: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCFA007 error in SAP.